CENX:NGS-Century Aluminum Company (USD)

EQUITY | Aluminum | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 17.14

Change

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Market Cap

USD 0.92B

Volume

0.84M

Analyst Target

USD 7.00
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About

Century Aluminum Co produces primary aluminum. The Company's primary aluminumis an internationally traded commodity. Its primary aluminum facilities produces value-added and standard-grade primary aluminum products.

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Largest Industry Peers for Aluminum

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corporation

-0.76 (-0.83%)

USD 1.54B

ETFs Containing CENX

ZMT:CA BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight .. 5.42 % 0.61 %

-1.79 (0%)

CAD 0.04B
IFRA 0.86 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aluminum) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 41.19% 100% F 89% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 41.19% 100% F 89% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 133.51% 100% F 96% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 133.51% 100% F 96% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 134.47% 100% F 87% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 134.47% 100% F 87% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 31.42% 100% F 85% B
Dividend Return 31.42% 100% F 85% B
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 82.45% 50% F 19% F
Risk Adjusted Return 38.11% 100% F 72% C
Market Capitalization 0.92B 100% F 78% C+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Aluminum) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 6.33 100% 82%
Price/Book Ratio 4.29 50% 26%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 15.77 50% 17%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 44.15 50% 5%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -14.07% 50% 48%
Return on Invested Capital 5.41% 100% 70%
Return on Assets 1.20% 50% 70%
Debt to Equity Ratio 121.18% 100% 19%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.